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Are you looking for a new career in 2024? Navigating interviews in the dynamic mining industry can be a challenging experience, but with strategic preparation, you can confidently showcase your expertise. The key things to remember are to research the company and the role you are interviewing for, review your CV, practice your ‘pitch’ so that you can confidently articulate your experience and accomplishments, prepare for common interview questions, and be prepared to ask thoughtful questions at the end. Here's a few do's and dont's to help you shine in your next interview🔽 🔖 Save this for later and share your tips with us below! #InterviewTips #InterviewInsights #NewCareer #MiningJobs #MiningCareers #MiningRecruitment

Week 28 Lesson Learnt - First Impressions Matter I was fortunate to be part of a recruiting process last week and reviewed quite a few resumes. A new blog on some tips on the importance and creating a resume. 5 min read. https://lnkd.in/g4GHfjct #resume #mentor #miningmentor #mining #blog

Hi oil and gas friends! In a job interview, what are hiring managers looking for when they ask you, "What is your greatest strength?" When hiring managers ask this question, they are typically seeking four key insights: 1. Relevance to the Role: They want to understand how your strengths align with the requirements of the position. For a Senior Drilling Engineer, for example, they're looking for technical proficiency and relevant skills in drilling operations. 2. Self-awareness: They want to gauge your ability to assess your own strengths accurately. Candidates who can articulate their strengths with clarity and confidence demonstrate self-awareness. 3. Fit with the Team and Company Culture: Hiring managers are interested in whether your strengths align with the team dynamics and the company's values. Highlighting strengths related to teamwork, problem-solving, or adaptability can indicate compatibility with the company culture. 4. Value Proposition: They want to know how your strengths can contribute to the success of the team and the organization overall. Your answer should demonstrate how your strengths can be leveraged to achieve positive OUTCOMES for the company. So by asking this question, hiring managers aim to gain deeper insights into your capabilities, personality, potential fit within the organization, and the value you bring to the company. I hope that helps, Let me know your views on this in the comments. ================================ Hi there, I'm David Snow, and I help oil and gas leaders to MARKET themselves effectively to companies and land their DREAM JOBS. If we're not yet connected on Linkedin, please send me a conection request. And join my Linkedin group, the "Oil and Gas Career Development Group." #JobApplicantMakeoverProgramme #CareerDevelopmentWithDavidSnow #OilAndGasJobs

🔷Top 5 Tips for Acing Your Mining Engineering Job Interview💠 🔹Introduction: Landing a job in the mining industry requires more than just technical skills. Here are five tips to help you stand out in your next mining engineering job interview. 1. Research the Company Understand the company's projects, values, and recent news. This shows your interest and helps tailor your responses. #CompanyResearch #MiningIndustry 2. Highlight Relevant Experience Focus on your hands-on experience in opencast mining. Use specific examples to demonstrate your skills and achievements. #MiningExperience #CareerGrowth 3. Know Common Interview Questions Prepare answers for common questions like: 🔹 "What safety protocols do you follow in the field?" 🔹 "How do you handle equipment failures?" #InterviewPreparation #MiningJobs 4. Show Your Problem-Solving Skills Discuss instances where you identified and solved problems in mining operations. This showcases your analytical and critical thinking abilities. #ProblemSolving #MiningEngineering 5. Ask Insightful Questions Prepare questions that show your interest in the role and company. For example: - "What are the company's plans for expanding mining operations?" - "How does the company support professional development?" #JobInterviewTips #ProfessionalDevelopment Conclusion: Being well-prepared and confident can make a significant difference in your interview performance. Good luck! #CareerAdvice #MiningCareer

Me: *Adds 'good communication skills' to resume* Also me: *Forgets to respond to emails for weeks.* Highlighting relevant and transferable skills on your resume is essential for showcasing your ability to excel in various roles. By strategically emphasising these strengths, you demonstrate adaptability and value to potential employers, making a compelling case for why you're the ideal candidate. Have you taken advantage of our FREE RESUME ANALYSIS yet? Check out our website and upload your resume, it take less than 2 minutes!!! #relevantskills #transferableskills #resumetips #procrastinationpro #resumeupgrade #jobsearchstruggles #industryresumes #fifo #fifojob#fifotips #fifojobs #mining #miningresumes #fifoaustralia #fifoworker #fifolife #fiforesumes

I am writing this post to share an interview experience of mine.Last month my CV was shortlisted by a consultant& note that my QA/QC Experience was in Roads & Infrastructure.So excited & was eagerly waiting for the client interview for the last 1 month. The day came.I was waiting for my turn, and now iam Infront of the client .All of a sudden he went through my CV and told me that I have no experience in buildings ,so you may leave now.What is this?. On the basis of which they select CV's and call people for an interview?Who is responsible for all the loss I have faced on that day.Is this kidding.I was surprised that it was a client interview.At last but least one request for all the interviewing officials,please go through the cv before you call for an interview & you have all rights to reject before the interview if our Experiance don't match yours.After calling Infront of you and without interviewing & rejecting is so painful.

Managers prepping for #jobinterviews need to develop plenty of compelling stories. I recommend a list of 15. Does that sound tough? In the post linked below, I talk about 4 methods for mining your experience: 1. The Behavioral Questions Method 2. The Key Selling Points Method 3. The Job Postings Method 4. The Stories-within-Stories Method Between all of those methods, you can build up quite a list--and be ready for any behavioral question that comes at you! #jobinterviews #interviewcoach #interviewpreparation

When conducting a candidate interview, we look for any potential issues that could put the organization at a disadvantage if the person is hired. However, even to get the best out of coal (diamond potential of a coal mine) and heat potential of a coal), we have to get our hands dirty. Organizations that take chances on people's talents, while overlooking their shortcomings, are ultimately doing good for themselves and for the candidate. #CandidateInterview #OrganizationalRisk #TalentAssessment #Shortcomings #PersonalGrowth #ChanceTaking #EmployeeDevelopment #Benefits #SelfImprovement #OrganizationalAdvantage #HiringProcess #JobInterview #ProfessionalDevelopment #CoalAnalogy #coalminediamondpotential #coalheatpotential

Some great interview tips from Hydro! Have you tried Google’s Interview Warmup tool? What are your thoughts?

In today's competitive job market, resumes often fall short in capturing the full essence of who we are as individuals and the potential we bring to the table. While a CV outlines our experiences and qualifications, it's the opportunity to showcase our personalities, skills, and passion in person that truly sets us apart. Recognizing that nervousness can sometimes cloud our true abilities, we believe that given the chance to express ourselves directly, we can demonstrate our potential as valuable employees who are eager to contribute and make a difference.